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The Wheel Thing
By on 18/11/2009 14:17:55
Don't take them for granted; your choice of wheels and tyres can make all the difference on race day

Your wheels and tyres can transform your bike from a cart horse into a thoroughbred, metaphorically speaking. Your bike's performance, acceleration, handling, comfort and ability to resist punctures depend on the choice you make. A set of tyres

Kit Upgrade: Wheels
By on 28/04/2011 11:28:39
When it comes to kit upgrades you can’t make a smarter move than a new set of wheels

that triathletes most often turn to make those changes that can mean better times. And where better to start than wheels?There are two features in a set of wheels that can help your performance - lower weight and better aerodynamics. Having light wheels

Fix a Flat Tyre - Fast
By on 18/11/2009 15:36:46
How to change a flat tyre in six simple steps

1 Detach the wheelThe front wheel is easy: release the brake, open the quick-release lever, loosen the nut and pull the wheel from the fork dropouts. The back wheel is harder. Shift the gears to the smallest cog to make reinstallation easier. If you

Q+A: Should I change my bike tyres to race?
By on 22/09/2011 16:00:00

solution is to have separate training and racing bikes, but not everyone can afford this luxury. Another option is to have a set of wheels you only use for racing. If you do a lot of indoor training, the heat build-up from turbos will quickly wear out your

Tested: Four Time-Trial Bikes
By on 06/09/2011 16:00:00
Beat the clock - as well as the competition - next time you race with these wind-cheating speed machines

If your goal is to set a new triathlon personal best, consider purchasing a time-trial bike. These midrange models mix value and performance, and are all but guaranteed to improve your bike split. They offer aerodynamic carbon-fibre frames, reliable

Three Of The Best: Bike Racks
By on 27/11/2009 15:23:44

Pendle Wheel Support Bike Rack, £181.70This system requires your full concentration for the initial build but once constructed it's a no-fuss rack that will fit most vehicles with a tow bar. The wheels of your bike sit into D-loops, which are part

Rebuilding Your Bike After Travel
By on 18/11/2009 14:21:55
The way you rebuild your bike after travel can mean the difference between triumph and disaster

Packing your bike so you can take it abroad and then unpacking it at the other end are two of the biggest headaches in triathlon. The last thing you'll feel like doing after a long journey is rebuilding your bike. But all the work you've put

Bike Racks
By on 23/11/2009 13:02:23
Take the tension out of transporting your bike with a useful bike rack

 Pendle Wheel Support Bike Rack, £181.70This system requires your full concentration for the initial build but once constructed it's a no-fuss rack that will fit most vehicles with a tow bar. The wheels of your bike sit into D-loops, which are part

Braking: The Rules
By Alex Stieda on 23/11/2009 16:07:16
Being a smart stopper not only keeps you safe, it also makes you faster

wheel in front of you, rest your fingers on the brake levers. This way, you'll be able to brake quickly and minor slowdowns won't develop into emergency-stop situations while your hands search for the brakes. Keep it equalIn 99 per cent of braking

The Cycle Path to Fitness
By on 12/06/2006 10:28:10
As the wheels on the bike go round and round, you will reap the fitness benefits

from £200-£5000 on a road bike, although something in the £400-£800 range will give you a good entry point into lightweight road-racing bikes. You don't necessarily have to buy a road bike (although if you are planning to race in a triathlon

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